Accountant (Columbia, MD)

The successful candidate will be professional, will have demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted corporate accounting principles and some Government industry related experience. Will work closely with the CFO/Human Resources/Contracts to provide support to our employees.
This is a full time immediate need, remote work optional up to three days a week. 
 

Join us and you will enjoy some of the following benefits: 

 

• Paid job related training/professional development
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid volunteer time in your community
• Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future
• Performance and recognition bonuses
• Employee engagement program

Location: Columbia, MD; Hybrid
 

• Maintain and update financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries/management, invoicing, and ACH bank management
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports (e.g., monthly reconciliation of balance sheets for multiple accounts, income/cash flow statements)
• Prepare general journal entries for CFO review
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws, and accounting standards
• Support CFO with preparation and monitoring of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/budgets for both government and commercial projects, as well as annual financial audit activities (financial analysis/reports)
• Research/diagnose nuances during financial reviews
• Maintain/update accounting and timecard system (JAMIS) standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Prepare/email all account receivable billings to customers
• Process all A/R customer receipts
• Process all A/P vendor invoices & payments (via ACH/Check/Online)
• Track all customer receipts via credit cards to create monthly A/R invoice/revenue
• Initiate processes required to calculate indirect rates
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather approvals and necessary billing details
• Manage setup of new contracts, ensuring all financial terms and conditions are properly documented and incorporated into all systems
• Create and manage charge codes for both direct and indirect jobs, aligned with project and contract requirements
• Research and diagnose anomalies detected during monthly financial review
• Support annual financial audit activities and other audits as necessary
• Provides backup support for payroll functions as needed

Required skills and experience:

• Three to five years of experience as a Corporate Accountant with some government industry knowledge preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or currently pursuing)
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel, timekeeping systems, JAMIS preferred
• Experience with all aspects of accounting operations (e.g., payroll processing, invoicing, accounts payable processing, financial reporting)
• Efficient verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; must work accurately in a fast-paced environment

• ERP timekeeping/accounting system
• JAMIS ERP

Employees are the face of our company. Our core values guide us.

We cultivate an environment to empower employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Performance Management, Organizational Resilience, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity.

We cultivate a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, connecting these principles to our corporate vision and core values. 

We honor all perspectives, identities, and experiences. Edwards provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Department: Internal
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
PMP Required: No
Security Clearance:
Wage Range: 65,000 - 75,000